Anonymous
Years ago

Best NBL club logos 1-8 ?

Best NBL logos from 1-8

My opinion:

1. Perth
2. Hawks
3. Townsville
4. Cairns
5. Sydney
6. 36ERS
7. Breakers
8. Melbourne

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Curtley  
Years ago

36ers last

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Agree with United being last

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CableChick  
Years ago

From a designers perspective... the Hawks logo is excellent.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

I love Hawks branding the most by far and I'm not a Hawks fan. Does depend on colours though, Crocs/Snakes will struggle because green and orange aren't really that appealing.

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Wildcat Fan  
Years ago

Cairns' logo is a classic. Has lasted since their inception and still looks good.

Kings logo is also a classic. One of the originals from the 90's and no need to change anytime soon.

I might be one of the few that doesn't think Wollongong's logo is all that great. I think the 'Hawks' wording is too heavy. Certainly top 4 though.

Breakers and 36ers logos look like they were created with urgency and was a 5 minute job. Both need to be re-done.

I dont hate Melbourne's logo. Got a nice contemporary feel about it, though it does lack a something...

Wildcats logo is nice and strong, and like Cairns been going well for many years now.

Never liked Townsville's. Their Croc is just stupid looking and clip arty.



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Anonymous  
Years ago

Older 90's 36ers logo was good. Now not so good, another vote for Hawks as top.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Agree with all of the above except the love for Wildcats logo. It sucks the cat part has no life to it, so many other wildcats brands out there in the world all their logos are way better with a cat with attitude.

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koberulz  
Years ago

Breakers and 36ers logos look like they were created with urgency and was a 5 minute job. Both need to be re-done.

Both suffer from having really terrible team names, though. Not sure how much better you can really do.

Perth's previous logo was better than their current one, IMO.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

yep black & gold and then red & black were way better than the current one.

I couldn't believe NZ entering the NBL chose the old Perth WNBL name... ewww crappy

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Anonymous  
Years ago

The logos of the 80s and 90s before widespread graphic design were original and good looking.

Now with technology the current logos are cheap and nasty. Is it because for clubs it is way too easy just to load up MS Paint and draw something up in five minutes? Pathetic really.

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Wildcat Fan  
Years ago

"Both suffer from having really terrible team names, though. Not sure how much better you can really do."

Breakers name is terrible, so a logo would be challenging to create. 36ers name is one of the best however with significant historical meaning. Could definitely have come up with a better logo for theirs, without too much thinking.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

1. Cairns
2. Kings
3. Hawks
4. Wildcats
5. Breakers
6. 36ers
7. United
8. Crocs

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Anonymous  
Years ago

1. South Dragons

then the rest!

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koberulz  
Years ago

36ers name is one of the best however with significant historical meaning.

Yeah, but you can't just draw a 36er, so it lacks the starting point that all the others get.

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proud  
Years ago

I like the Cairns logo but to be honest they all suck. I love the 90's logos and my favourite is Wildcats cirque 1995 with the black cat and red scratch flames type thing.

I think generally it's hard to have a tough logo in any sport but hopefully if Tasmania return them they do something with a devil logo

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Bear  
Years ago

If we are going back in time we will open Pandora's box...

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ICCrash  
Years ago

I would say

'Gong
Wildcats
Cairns
Kings
Dragons
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Central Coast
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Townsville
Breakers
Adelaide
Melbourne

Yes, I rank a non-existant team that only exists in my head above those 4 teams.

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Dazz  
Years ago

Depends which logo. I like the Cats uniform "logo," but if you're talking about the official club logo, then not so much. The Hawks' is excellent, and the Crocs' pretty good.

Hawks
Crocs
Wildcats
Taipans
Breakers
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide

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KET  
Years ago

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KET  
Years ago

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KET  
Years ago

And the Sydney Spirit logo dead last, not even worth showing

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Ket please inbed the Supercats logo from when they were in the NBL.........

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Anonymous  
Years ago

While you are at it, The Giants!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Is there a historical significance of the name "36ers"? I thought it was just based on the average IQ of South Australians.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Let's go all out then, here are all the old NBL Teams, anyone care to find their logos?

Bankstown Bruins 1979-1985 Became the West Sydney Westars for the seasons, 1986–1987. Currently play in the ABA.

Brisbane Bullets 1979–2008 Handed back licence to the NBL, due to financial and ownership reasons.

Canberra Cannons 1979–2003 Celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 1998 as one of only four foundation clubs left in the league. The club only lasted a few more years, becoming the Hunter Pirates for the 2003/04 season and moving from Canberra to Newcastle.

City of Sydney Astronauts 1979–1981 Became the Sydney Supersonics for the seasons, 1982–1987.

Coburg Giants 1980–1986 Became the North Melbourne Giants for the seasons, 1987–1998.

Devonport Warriors 1983–1984

Eastside Melbourne Spectres 1987–1991 Originally known as the Nunawading Spectres, from 1979–1986. Merged with the Southern Melbourne Saints to form the South East Melbourne Magic for the seasons, 1992–1998.

Forestville Eagles 1981 Currently play in the ABA.

Frankston Bears 1983–1984

Geelong Cats / Supercats 1982–1996 Became the Geelong Supercats for the seasons, 1988–1996. Currently play in the ABA/SEABL.

Glenelg Tigers 1979 Finished last in the inaugural season and never competed in the NBL again.

Gold Coast Rollers 1990–1996 Originally known as the Gold Coast Cougars and competed in the NBL as the Rollers. Now compete in the ABA.

Gold Coast Blaze 2007–2012

Hobart (Tassie) Devils 1983–1996 Became the Hobart Tassie Devils for the seasons, 1988–1995. But changed back to "Hobart Devils" for the 1996 season.

Hunter Pirates 2004–2006 Acquired the licence from the Canberra Cannons and competed for several seasons before once again being relocated, this time as the Singapore Slingers.

Launceston Casino City 1980–1982 Joined the NBL in 1980. Won a championship in 1981. Finished 5-21 in 1982 and left the NBL.

Newcastle Falcons 1979–1999 One of the foundation clubs in the NBL that celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 1998. Unfortunately the club only lasted one more year in the league afterwards.

North Melbourne Giants 1987–1998 Originally known as the Coburg Giants for the seasons, 1980–1986. Merged with the South East Melbourne Magic to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002.

Nunawading Spectres 1979–1986 Became the Eastside Spectres for the seasons, 1987–1991. Currently play in the ABA/SEABL.

Singapore Slingers 2006–2008 Becoming the first Asian team to enter the NBL they chose to withdraw form the competition due to the dramatic international flight costs to Australia and New Zealand.

South Dragons 2006–2009 Took up the vacant licence after the demise of Victoria Giants, South Dragons were season champions in 2008/2009 but elected to not enter a team in season 2009/10, citing dissatisfaction with the management of the league.

South East Melbourne Magic 1992–1998 Formed from a merger between the Eastside Melbourne Spectres and the South Melbourne Saints. Merged with North Melbourne to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002.

Southern Melbourne Saints 1991 Originally known as the Westside Melbourne Saints for the seasons 1987–1990. Merged with the Eastside Spectres to form the South East Melbourne Magic for the seasons, 1992–1998.

St Kilda Saints 1979–1986 Became the Westside Saints for the seasons, 1987–1990.

Sydney Supersonics 1982–1987 Originally known as the City of Sydney Astronauts for the seasons, 1979–1981. Merged with the West Sydney Westars to become the Sydney Kings for the 1988 season.

Victoria Giants 2002–2004 Created after the Victoria Titans went into financial administration.

Victoria Titans 1998–2002 Formed from a merger between the South East Melbourne Magic and the North Melbourne Giants. Became the Victoria Giants for the seasons, 2002–2004.

West Adelaide Bearcats 1979–1984 Left the NBL in 1984 with several players joining the Adelaide 36ers. Currently play in the ABA.

West Sydney Razorbacks 1998–2008 Became known as the Sydney Spirit in 2008.

West Sydney Westars 1986–1987 Originally known as the Bankstown Bruins from 1979–1985. Merged with the Sydney Supersonics to form the Sydney Kings for the 1988 season.

West Torrens Eagles 1980

Westside Melbourne Saints 1987–1990 Originally known as the St Kilda Saints for the seasons, 1979–1986. Became the South Melbourne Saints for the 1991 season.

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KET  
Years ago

Is there a historical significance of the name "36ers"? I thought it was just based on the average IQ of South Australians.


Yes,Adelaide was settled in 1836.

Adelaide Lightning represents Colonel William Light, founder and surveyor

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